The video ("Heart Yes" by Jeffrey Jaime) reflects on decision-making, starting from Derek Sivers' "Hell yes or no" heuristic and arguing that Christians should augment that rule by seeking God's wisdom. The speaker recommends ongoing daily union with God—worship, praise, continual prayer, and making space to slow down and listen—so decisions (large and small) are guided by divine discernment.
Perhaps you're familiar with the book by Derek Sivers called Hell yeah or what's Worth Doing. If you haven't read it or heard of it, you've no doubt been introduced at some point in your life to a saying that was directly influenced by that book. Namely, if it's not a hell yes, it's a no. And for the most part, I think it's a pretty good bit of advice to live by, especially when making important decisions. However, the part that Derek and this saying largely leaves out is is the consideration of seeking God's wisdom and discernment in any decisions, large or small, that we make. So lately I've been making a point to ask God to guide my decision making for more clarity. So what does that process look like? First, it requires constant daily dialogue and union with God. Don't wait to come to God when you have a decision to make. Instead, worship God daily, praise God daily, talk to God daily, pray without ceasing to that higher power. And perhaps most importantly, make space in your busy life to slow down and listen to God daily.
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